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From Madonna to LISA, RAYE & More, Which 2026 VMAs Performance Was Your Favorite? Vote!

Sombr, Teddy Swims and Adam Lambert also took the stage for a George Michael tribute.

Billboard•Hannah Dailey28 Sept

• neutral toward Madonna · 99%

Sombr Paid Secret Homage to George Michael During All-Star 2026 VMAs Tribute With a Signature Piece of Late Singer’s Wardrobe

Sunday's medley also included singers Adam Lambert, RAYE, Saint Harison, MNEK, MEEK and Teddy Swims.

Billboard•Gil Kaufman28 Sept

• favorable toward George Michael · 78%

RAYE, Sombr, Teddy Swims & Adam Lambert Pay Tribute to George Michael at 2026 VMAs

The late pop icon died on Christmas Day in 2016.

Billboard•Kyle-Brandon Denis28 Sept

• favorable toward George Michael · 98%

Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Adam Lambert Salute George Michael at MTV VMAs

The stars performed a medley of late singer's biggest hits, joined by up-and-coming U.K. artists Meek and Saint Harison

Rolling Stone•Kory Grow28 Sept

• neutral toward Teddy Swims · 99%

George Michael in 20 Vintage Pictures

We’ve dived into the archives to revisit some mesmerizing old pictures of one of England’s most iconic pop stars.

Vogue•Vogue28 Sept

• favorable toward George Michael · 96%

Where to Watch the 2026 VMAs Live Online

Snoop Dogg will host, Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, while Dolly Parton and George Michael will be honored with special musical tributes.

The Hollywood Reporter•Erin Lassner27 Sept

MTV VMAs Producer Van Toffler Promises a “Kick-A**, Fast-Paced Show,” Says Madonna’s Performance “Will Make Your Head Spin”

Toffler previews the big moments expected at Sunday's show, including tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael, Taylor Swift's big honor and Nirvana's (overdue) recognition.

The Hollywood Reporter•Kimberly Nordyke24 Sept

• neutral toward MTV · 98%

Kacey Musgraves to Perform on 2026 VMAs in Tribute to Dolly Parton

This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists: George Michael and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.

Billboard•Paul Grein23 Sept

• neutral toward Kacey Musgraves · 98%

VMAs Producer Van Toffler on Nirvana & George Michael Tributes at 2026 Awards and Why the VMAs Are Best at Their Most ‘Age, Genre & Color Blind’

Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard award at this year's ceremonies, while George Michael will be honored with an all-star tribute.

Billboard•Andrew Unterberger22 Sept